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To try and lose a stone in 12 weeks?

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isitreallyherandhim · 08/06/2026 17:20

Well, 11 weeks and 4 days

I’m off on holiday for the first time after a huge weight loss. I’m still about three stone from my goal weight and after a huge loss in 18 months, it has really slowed down. I’ve only lost a stone so far this year.

I’ve felt really demotivated and basically been eating at maintenance for the last three months, if not longer.

I really want to get to a place where I’m exercising regularly because I know it makes me feel good, and eating well adds to that too. But every time I try to get back on the wagon I fail.

I’ve come back to the gym for the first time in a month tonight, AIBU to set myself this goal or am I just setting myself up to fail? I’m currently 15 stone 10, and would love to be 14 stone 10 by the time I go away.

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QuickCoralMoose · 08/06/2026 18:33

Definitely doable! I really struggle so I have to use an app to track what I'm eating. High protein, no processed food (even stuff like slimfast) works best for me. But if you're tracking the calories, having a little treat isn't a problem - you just account for that in the food diary. Extra walking has been very helpful for me as well.

Just don't get discouraged if you're eating well and exercising but not losing weight. Progress pictures every few weeks can be really helpful. If you're building muscle then the weight won't drop as fast, but you'll be able to notice it on the pictures. We're about to start the pilates by Izzy 25 day challenge but there's another account - Grow With Jo - and she's absolutely fab to get started on an exercise routine again.

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isitreallyherandhim · 08/06/2026 17:25

Musicaltheatremum · 08/06/2026 17:24

A stone in 12 weeks is doable. Well done on your loss so far. That's impressive.
Just take a day or two to reset. Look at what worked and start again. Maintaining is great. At least you haven't put it back on. I'd be proud of that! Your the same weight as I am. I need to get on it!!

Yeah I fully expected a huge gain so I’ve been quite lucky to maintain.

I just can’t get out of this mindset of just having a little treat here and there.

I did say no to an afternoon treat at work though! And I turned it down because I did t have the calories!

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Musicaltheatremum · 08/06/2026 17:24

A stone in 12 weeks is doable. Well done on your loss so far. That's impressive.
Just take a day or two to reset. Look at what worked and start again. Maintaining is great. At least you haven't put it back on. I'd be proud of that! Your the same weight as I am. I need to get on it!!

Menopants · 08/06/2026 17:23

I think it’s v doable. Great to go to the gym but weight loss is all about what you eat. Good luck but enjoy your holiday either way

tipsyraven · 08/06/2026 17:22

Easily done. It’s just over a pound a week which is a very realistic goal. Good luck.

tipsyraven · 08/06/2026 17:22

Easily done. It’s just over a pound a week which is a very realistic goal. Good luck.